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The Cassation Court has rejected the final appeal of a man convicted of using social media to condone Iran’s attacks on Bahrain.
The High Criminal Court earlier sentenced him to five years in prison and fined him BD2,000.
According to a Public Prosecution statement, the offending post was spotted on social media by the Anti-Cybercrimes Directorate, which launched an investigation.
The post contained ‘photos, video clips and comments’ that attempted to ‘condone, endorse and justify’ the unprovoked Iranian aggression.
The man was identified and questioned by the authorities. His electronic devices were searched, in which the prosecution found the evidence it required.
The case was referred to court and ‘all legal safeguards’ to which the defendant was entitled ‘were observed’ during the hearings. He was convicted of the crime and lost both appeals after that.
“The Public Prosecution reiterates that freedom of opinion or speech is a guaranteed right – if it is exercised within the limits of the law,” added the statement. “Exercising this right on social media platforms requires adherence to regulations, in order to prevent the use of these platforms in ways that threaten societal security or stability.
“The Public Prosecution further stresses that publishing, reposting or circulating any content that supports, condones, incites, justifies or promotes terrorist acts constitutes a crime punishable by law.”
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